What is the cheapest way to get from Santa Barbara to Golden?

The cheapest way to get from Santa Barbara to Golden is to bus which costs $170 - $340 and takes 26h 43m.

What is the fastest way to get from Santa Barbara to Golden?

The fastest way to get from Santa Barbara to Golden is to fly and tram and line 17 bus which takes 6h 13m and costs $110 - $600.

How far is it from Santa Barbara to Golden?

The distance between Santa Barbara and Golden is 967 miles. The road distance is 1081 miles.

How do I travel from Santa Barbara to Golden without a car?

The best way to get from Santa Barbara to Golden without a car is to bus which takes 26h 43m and costs $170 - $340.

How long does it take to get from Santa Barbara to Golden?

It takes approximately 6h 13m to get from Santa Barbara to Golden, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Santa Barbara to Golden bus from?

Santa Barbara to Golden bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Santa Barbara Bus Stop station.

Where does the Santa Barbara to Golden bus arrive?

Santa Barbara to Golden bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Los Angeles Union Station.

What is the time difference between Santa Barbara and Golden?

Golden is 1h ahead of Santa Barbara. It is currently 1:16 AM in Santa Barbara and 2:16 AM in Golden.

Can I drive from Santa Barbara to Golden?

Yes, the driving distance between Santa Barbara to Golden is 1081 miles. It takes approximately 17h 22m to drive from Santa Barbara to Golden.

Where can I stay near Golden?

There are 982+ hotels available in Golden.

Santa Barbara to Golden - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, and tram

Q: Is there a direct bus between Santa Barbara and Golden?

No, there is no direct bus from Santa Barbara to Golden. However, there are services departing from Santa Barbara Bus Stop and arriving at Washington Ave & 13th St via Los Angeles Union Station, Las Vegas Bus Terminal, Idaho Springs and Federal Center Station Gate D. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h 43m.

There are 7 ways to get from Santa Barbara to Golden by plane, tram, bus, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport, tram, line 17 bus
best
1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Denver (DEN)plane SBA - DEN
2. Take the tram from Union Station Light Rail Plaza to Oak Stationtram
3. Take the bus from Oak Station Gate D to Washington Ave & 13th Stbus
6h 13m
$116–568
Bus
1. Take the bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Las Vegas Bus Terminalbus
3. Take the bus from Las Vegas Bus Terminal to Idaho Springs Bus Stopbus
26h 43m
$173–334
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Los Angelestrain
2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Las Vegas Amtrak Stationtrain
3. Take the bus from Las Vegas Transportation Center to 8th & Coffman PnR Longmontbus
33h 51m
$328–700
Drive 1,074.7 mi
1. Drive from Santa Barbara to Goldencar 1,074.7 mi
17h 22m
$197–284
Bus to Meadows Field Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Santa Barbara to Bakersfieldbus
2. Fly from Meadows Field Airport (BFL) to Denver (DEN)plane BFL - DEN
9h 17m
$184–670
Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Los Angelestrain
2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Denver (DEN)plane LAX - DEN
9h 15m
$376–881
Train to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Van Nuystrain
2. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Denver (DEN)plane BUR - DEN
8h 57m
$131–558

Santa Barbara to Golden by bus

4Weekly Buses

26h 43mAverage Duration

$173Cheapest Price

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Distance: 961 mi
Duration: 6h 13m

What companies run services between Santa Barbara, CA, USA and Golden, CO, USA?

You can take a bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Washington Ave & 13th St via Los Angeles Union Station, Las Vegas Bus Terminal, Idaho Springs Bus Stop, Idaho Springs, Federal Center Station Gate L, and Federal Center Station Gate D in around 26h 43m.

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